Shop and support palliative care at Zululand Hospice thrift store
A hidden gem for thrifting, their shop at 18 Turnbull Street, Empangeni has pre-loved items such as clothes, books and bric-a-brac at budget-friendly prices.
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Discounts include 50% off all items on the last Friday of each month, and 50% off clothes on the 15th and 16th.
Sifting through the items, one can often find hidden treasures and great bargains, and make a difference in helping the NPO with its ongoing palliative care efforts in the community.
The Hospice shop is open Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 4pm, and on Fridays from 8.30am to 3pm, while closed on weekends.
Don't miss out on their Potjiekos Competition on 28 June at the Moth Hall in Empangeni from 8.30am, where there will be cash prizes and a car boot sale (at R100 per car).
For more information, contact Hospice fundraiser Engela Borlase on 073 2384382 or the organisation on 035 7724910.
Contact details:
GM Christine Samuel: manager@zululandhospice.org.za
Fundraiser Engela Borlase: rbay@zululandhospice.org.za
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